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  • Written by: Woody Allen
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  • Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (82 ratings)

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Apropos of Nothing

Written by: Woody Allen
Narrated by: Woody Allen
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The long-awaited, enormously entertaining memoir by one of the great artists of our time.

In this candid and often hilarious memoir, the celebrated director, comedian, writer, and actor offers a comprehensive, personal look at his tumultuous life. Beginning with his Brooklyn childhood and his stint as a writer for the Sid Caesar variety show in the early days of television, working alongside comedy greats, Allen tells of his difficult early days doing standup before he achieved recognition and success. With his unique storytelling pizzazz, he recounts his departure into moviemaking, with such slapstick comedies as Take the Money and Run, and revisits his entire 60-year-long and enormously productive career as a writer and director, from his classics Annie Hall, Manhattan, and Hannah and Her Sisters to his most recent films, including Midnight in Paris. Along the way, he discusses his marriages, his romances, and his famous friendships, his jazz playing, and his books and plays. We learn about his demons, his mistakes, his successes, and those he loved, worked with, and learned from in equal measure.

This is a hugely entertaining, deeply honest, rich and brilliant self-portrait of a celebrated artist who is ranked among the greatest filmmakers of our time.

©2020 Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. (P)2020 Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

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Written with the humility and self deprecating humour that Woody excels at. If you are a fan of his work you’ll appreciate the auto biography. Reading the book would be an excellent experience but having Woody narrate it really ups the overall experience.

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it was even better than I hoped

I loved hearing it through his voice. The humor the wit the writing all as I hoped it would be. it was a very fun listen and did not disappoint.

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Woody isn't a big nerd afterall

Like most biographies...There's more to the person than you might know from tabloids and gossip shows. Great to hear Woody narrate his own story. Too bad that a lot of actors bailed on him because it was the politically correct thing to do....but that's Hollywood for ya!

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Very Interesting

A Lovely walk of old history mixed with woody's unique take on both The movie making world and Allen's life . Would highly recommend.

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Great job narrating an interesting life!

Thank goodness Woody narrated his autobiography because I can't imagine anyone else doing it as well as him. This was a very interesting listen, though admittedly it lacks any in-depth discussion of his craft. I guess that was to be expected from someone of his personality. However, his interesting life and career and all the characters in it more than make up for the lack of depth. Highly recommended!

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Amazing

From start to finish Woody captivates, engages and solidifies as one of Hollywood’s most historically prolific writers and entertainers. Funny.

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Uncle Woody drops in and tells us about himself

from Woody's lips to your ears, all of it even the scary parts.
hear about 20th century and all the people he knew and still knows as 2019
as for his films he says a few words about them.
Mr Woodpercker wrote a good book here

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An Excellent Autobiography

Woody has been examined and be shown to be innocent of all charges It's good to hear his side and all of the evidence laid out. A great book!

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Woody Allen never disappoints!!

I have always enjoyed Woody's deadpan humor that catches me in makes me laugh out loud! He is so understated that I don't always get it right away. Though he claims not to be clever, he's so obviously is!

Yes, there's more than I would have liked about the Mia Pharaoh thing, It's pretty obvious that he confirmed his innocence long ago. Though the me too movement has been important for many, there is inevitably going to be a small percentage of men, like Woody Allen, who unfortunately became a victim of the times. Apparently the old axim and that you are innocent until proven guilty, no longer stands. he was proven innocent but as he says, even though you are falsely accused, the character assassination still ensues.

Still, he relates an interesting and very full life.
Good for him.

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Woody Allen’s incredibly lucky life

I am a Woody Allen fan and this book, narrated by him in his instantly recognizable New York accent is poignant, informative, well written and at times hilarious. I thought he came across as sincere, open and humble in his estimations of his own talents and of those he had the privilege of working with over the years. And yes, he covers the sandal and shows, to my mind, beyond any doubt that the alleged abuse never happened. In an case, Mr. Allen has brought a great deal of joy to my life over the years and I hope he continues to do so without judgement or condemnation for many years to come. High recommended.

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